No. Really. You're kidding me. Barack Obama actually told that Joe the Plumber guy that he wants to "spread the wealth around." What, did Obama just get done reading the Wikipedia entry on Huey "Share the Wealth" Long or something? Was he somehow channeling that left-wing populist from the Depression? Talk about playing into the most extreme stereotype of your party, that it is infested with socialists.

A while back I chatted with a University of Chicago professor who was a frequent lunch companion of Obama's. This professor said that Obama was as close to a full-out Marxist as anyone who has ever run for president of the United States. Now, I tend to quickly dismiss that kind of talk as way over the top. My working assumption is that Obama is firmly within the mainstream of Democratic politics. But if he is as free with that sort of redistributive philosophy in private as he was on the campaign trail this week, I have no doubt that U of C professor really does figure him as a radical. And after last night's debate, a few more Americans might think that way, too. McCain's best line: "Now, of all times in America, we need to cut people's taxes. We need to encourage business, create jobs, not spread the wealth around."

And by the way, I just noticed that the IBD/TIPP poll, the most accurate in 2004, has McCain down by just 3 points. If the contest is perceived by the voters as a contest between a wealth redistributor and a wealth creator, then it could be a long night come Nov. 4. This is still a center-right country, gang.

Note this Gallup poll from June:

When given a choice about how government should address the numerous economic difficulties facing today's consumer, Americans overwhelmingly—by 84% to 13%—prefer that the government focus on improving overall economic conditions and the jobs situation in the United States as opposed to taking steps to distribute wealth more evenly among Americans.

"HEY why is this country suddenly all worried and weeping for Average Joe the Fucking Plumber who's got TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS burning a hole in his pocket? I mean if you have that kind of cash we all KNOW you're going to hire a rat-fucking bastard tax accountant who'll find you little loopholes to squirrel your nuts away in, so you won't PAY any increased taxes ANYWAY. But the only way most of us will see $250k in a year is to WIN THE FUCKING LOTTERY. So my fellow Americans, why did Joe the Fucking Plumber hijack the debates last night?" [link to ketzl.livejournal.com]

This is what Michelle Malkin said today:

Brace yourself, Joe. The Obama Thugocracy is gunning for you. But what they don’t seem to understand is that even if Joe was John McCain’s long lost son and a huge donor to the GOP, or not even a plumber, it would not matter at all because what was shocking about the video was not what Joe the Plumber said. Joe the Plumber is not going to be making tax policy. What was shocking and more relevant than anything else that has been said in the entire campaign is what Barack Obama said. He told Joe that it is okay to soak those making more than $250,000, even small businesses making that, because then you can “spread the wealth” around and everyone benefits. That is redistribution of wealth — taking from the rich (and from the kinda rich) and giving to the not so rich and the poor. And Obama admitted to it. Out loud. And on video. [link to michellemalkin.com]

O and by the way as Michelle said in her post:here is what Joe said: “I’m getting ready to buy a company that makes about 250, 270 - 80 thousand dollars a year, your new tax plan is going to tax me more isn’t it? I’m getting taxed more and more for fulfilling the American dream.” Got that? He didn’t say he makes that now. You should have gotten the clue when he said “I am getting ready to buy a company.”

So the liberal screamer wasn't even factual.

Michelle is so right! I am perplexed by the liberal rage. Truly I am.

"From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17

Give it up. McCain doesn't stand a chance...Bushco has ruined it for the Republicans for atleast the next 8 years.[edit]

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 526430

If McCain does not have a chance then why are the polls tied?

Obama has been campaigning for over a year, and is the party opposite to what brought us to this level in America. He should be running away with it...but he isn't. I think that means McCain is still in the game...that's how I read it

"From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17

As big a hard-on as you have for Obama, you've got to be a closet homosexual with a black fetish....

NOTHING else could explain your blatant stupidity----and I'm not even an Obama supporter. McCain blew any chance the GOP had when he agreed to nominate Sarah Palin. I honestly believe there's no way McCain himself made that decision...

"HEY why is this country suddenly all worried and weeping for Average Joe the Fucking Plumber who's got TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS burning a hole in his pocket? I mean if you have that kind of cash we all KNOW you're going to hire a rat-fucking bastard tax accountant who'll find you little loopholes to squirrel your nuts away in, so you won't PAY any increased taxes ANYWAY. But the only way most of us will see $250k in a year is to WIN THE FUCKING LOTTERY. So my fellow Americans, why did Joe the Fucking Plumber hijack the debates last night?" [link to ketzl.livejournal.com]

This is what Michelle Malkin said today:

Brace yourself, Joe. The Obama Thugocracy is gunning for you. But what they don’t seem to understand is that even if Joe was John McCain’s long lost son and a huge donor to the GOP, or not even a plumber, it would not matter at all because what was shocking about the video was not what Joe the Plumber said. Joe the Plumber is not going to be making tax policy. What was shocking and more relevant than anything else that has been said in the entire campaign is what Barack Obama said. He told Joe that it is okay to soak those making more than $250,000, even small businesses making that, because then you can “spread the wealth” around and everyone benefits. That is redistribution of wealth — taking from the rich (and from the kinda rich) and giving to the not so rich and the poor. And Obama admitted to it. Out loud. And on video. [link to michellemalkin.com]

O and by the way as Michelle said in her post:here is what Joe said: “I’m getting ready to buy a company that makes about 250, 270 - 80 thousand dollars a year, your new tax plan is going to tax me more isn’t it? I’m getting taxed more and more for fulfilling the American dream.” Got that? He didn’t say he makes that now. You should have gotten the clue when he said “I am getting ready to buy a company.”

So the liberal screamer wasn't even factual.

Michelle is so right! I am perplexed by the liberal rage. Truly I am.

Quoting: Dread Pirate Roberts

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“I’m getting ready to buy a company that makes about 250, 270 - 80 thousand dollars a year, your new tax plan is going to tax me more isn’t it? I’m getting taxed more and more for fulfilling the American dream.” Got that? He didn’t say he makes that now. You should have gotten the clue when he said “I am getting ready to buy a company.”

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Got that? He didn’t say he makes that now. You should have gotten the clue when he said “I am getting ready to buy a company.”

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You should have gotten the clue when he said “I am getting ready to buy a company.”

"HEY why is this country suddenly all worried and weeping for Average Joe the Fucking Plumber who's got TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS burning a hole in his pocket? I mean if you have that kind of cash we all KNOW you're going to hire a rat-fucking bastard tax accountant who'll find you little loopholes to squirrel your nuts away in, so you won't PAY any increased taxes ANYWAY. But the only way most of us will see $250k in a year is to WIN THE FUCKING LOTTERY. So my fellow Americans, why did Joe the Fucking Plumber hijack the debates last night?" [link to ketzl.livejournal.com]

This is what Michelle Malkin said today:

Brace yourself, Joe. The Obama Thugocracy is gunning for you. But what they don’t seem to understand is that even if Joe was John McCain’s long lost son and a huge donor to the GOP, or not even a plumber, it would not matter at all because what was shocking about the video was not what Joe the Plumber said. Joe the Plumber is not going to be making tax policy. What was shocking and more relevant than anything else that has been said in the entire campaign is what Barack Obama said. He told Joe that it is okay to soak those making more than $250,000, even small businesses making that, because then you can “spread the wealth” around and everyone benefits. That is redistribution of wealth — taking from the rich (and from the kinda rich) and giving to the not so rich and the poor. And Obama admitted to it. Out loud. And on video. [link to michellemalkin.com]

O and by the way as Michelle said in her post:here is what Joe said: “I’m getting ready to buy a company that makes about 250, 270 - 80 thousand dollars a year, your new tax plan is going to tax me more isn’t it? I’m getting taxed more and more for fulfilling the American dream.” Got that? He didn’t say he makes that now. You should have gotten the clue when he said “I am getting ready to buy a company.”

So the liberal screamer wasn't even factual.

Michelle is so right! I am perplexed by the liberal rage. Truly I am.

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“I’m getting ready to buy a company that makes about 250, 270 - 80 thousand dollars a year, your new tax plan is going to tax me more isn’t it? I’m getting taxed more and more for fulfilling the American dream.” Got that? He didn’t say he makes that now. You should have gotten the clue when he said “I am getting ready to buy a company.”

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Got that? He didn’t say he makes that now. You should have gotten the clue when he said “I am getting ready to buy a company.”

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You should have gotten the clue when he said “I am getting ready to buy a company.”

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Quoting: Anonymous Coward 493937

I am sorry...I don't understand your point?

"From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17

Small business owners are the backbone of this country, and they're not going to go down without a fight.

The more Obama runs his mouth, the worse it becomes. His big flapping lips are sinking his own ship.

Czar: 1) An unelected person given substantial authority over a particular policy; 2) sometimes used to refer to monarchs of imperial Russia.----------“A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have.” - Thomas Jefferson

yeah spread the wealth...u know what u are really saying?... you are saying.."if i can't have it neither can u"is being envious of someone who by working hard, good luck, perseverance, good decisions, and sacrifices..to achieve a better standard of living....and spread the wealth...... penalizes ..cheapens the values of hard working class people....

No. Really. You're kidding me. Barack Obama actually told that Joe the Plumber guy that he wants to "spread the wealth around." What, did Obama just get done reading the Wikipedia entry on Huey "Share the Wealth" Long or something? Was he somehow channeling that left-wing populist from the Depression? Talk about playing into the most extreme stereotype of your party, that it is infested with socialists.

A while back I chatted with a University of Chicago professor who was a frequent lunch companion of Obama's. This professor said that Obama was as close to a full-out Marxist as anyone who has ever run for president of the United States. Now, I tend to quickly dismiss that kind of talk as way over the top. My working assumption is that Obama is firmly within the mainstream of Democratic politics. But if he is as free with that sort of redistributive philosophy in private as he was on the campaign trail this week, I have no doubt that U of C professor really does figure him as a radical. And after last night's debate, a few more Americans might think that way, too. McCain's best line: "Now, of all times in America, we need to cut people's taxes. We need to encourage business, create jobs, not spread the wealth around."

And by the way, I just noticed that the IBD/TIPP poll, the most accurate in 2004, has McCain down by just 3 points. If the contest is perceived by the voters as a contest between a wealth redistributor and a wealth creator, then it could be a long night come Nov. 4. This is still a center-right country, gang.

Note this Gallup poll from June:

When given a choice about how government should address the numerous economic difficulties facing today's consumer, Americans overwhelmingly—by 84% to 13%—prefer that the government focus on improving overall economic conditions and the jobs situation in the United States as opposed to taking steps to distribute wealth more evenly among Americans.

There you go.

:unitesocia:

Quoting: PACNWguy

It's quite clear from your multitude of nonsensical posts that you don't really understand economics at all. Are you near a community college at all? Maybe you could take eco 101 and actually educate yourself a bit before posting your crap on this board.

Again, redistributions of wealth is inherent in all capitalist economies.

Trickle-down economics, for which your man McCain is an ardent supporter of, relies upon it.

Guess what, trickle-down supporters, it hasn't worked yet, not under Reagan and not under Bush. Check out the link below to a detailed paper on the subject by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities written back in 2003 (prior to the enormous impact of the two wars Bush got us involved in).

Give it up. McCain doesn't stand a chance...Bushco has ruined it for the Republicans for atleast the next 8 years.[edit]

If McCain does not have a chance then why are the polls tied?

Obama has been campaigning for over a year, and is the party opposite to what brought us to this level in America. He should be running away with it...but he isn't. I think that means McCain is still in the game...that's how I read it

Quoting: Dread Pirate Roberts

POLLS?????? Hahahaha....The POLLS had Giuliani out in front. Hahahaha....I suppose you believe in Santa Claus too, because that is what it will take for Mcblink to beat Obama in Nov.